Hire a Private Jet to Brescia, Italy

Brescia is the second largest city in Lombardy and one of northern Italy's most important industrial and commercial centres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Roman and Lombard-era monuments and the natural gateway for private aviation to the Lake Garda region - the largest lake in Italy and one of the most celebrated destinations in the country. Brescia Airport (VBS / LIPO), located 20 km south of the city in Montichiari, gives private jet clients direct access to the city, to Lake Garda's resorts and to the broader Lombard plain, at distances that make it genuinely competitive with the larger and busier airports of Milan and Verona. Private jet charter flights to Brescia are regularly arranged from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast, with the sector of around 560 nautical miles from London making it a natural fit for light and midsize jets.

 

 

Brescia Airport - officially named Aeroporto Gabriele D'Annunzio di Brescia Montichiari - is located in the municipality of Montichiari, approximately 20 km south of Brescia city centre and 25 km from the southern shore of Lake Garda. It has a single asphalt runway of 2,990 metres, suitable for all aircraft categories, with ILS approach, and a D'Annunzio VIP Lounge open from 07:00 to 23:00. Two FBO and handling operators serve private aviation. The airport is named after the poet and aviator Gabriele D'Annunzio, who flew here at the first aviation meeting held in Italy in September 1909, the first such meeting outside France. For private jet clients, the airport's relative quiet compared to Milan and Verona translates into fast, efficient handling and minimal congestion. For your ultimate comfort, we arrange chauffeured transfers from Brescia Airport to the city, to Lake Garda, or to any destination across Lombardy and the Veneto.

Key Information:

• Typical flight time from London to Brescia: around 1 hour 45 minutes;
• Private jet charter prices: from 10000 GBP;
• Airport: Brescia Montichiari Airport (VBS / LIPO), 20 km from Brescia;
• Distance from airport to Lake Garda (south shore): approximately 25 km;
• Most popular aircraft: Phenom 300, Citation XLS+ and Citation CJ3+;
• Available departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast.

The destination draws private aviation clients for two distinct but closely related purposes. Business travellers visit Brescia for meetings with the city's major industrial and engineering companies - Brescia is home to one of Italy's most significant concentrations of steel, weapons, mechanical engineering and automotive supply chain businesses, anchored by names including Beretta (firearms), Brixia and numerous specialist engineering firms. Leisure travellers use the airport as the gateway to Lake Garda, whose western shore (Sirmione, Desenzano, Gardone Riviera) is within 25-40 km of the airport, and whose combination of Mediterranean climate, sailing, cycling, luxury hotels and spectacular scenery draws visitors from across Europe. Italy's Schengen membership means smooth border procedures for all European arrivals at the private aviation facilities.

Private jet charter prices to Brescia generally start from approximately 10000 GBP for light jets from London. The sector of around 560 nautical miles suits both light jets and midsize jets, with the aircraft choice depending on group size. The final charter cost depends on the selected aircraft, departure airport, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

 

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide, including light jets, midsize aircraft, heavy jets and ultra long-range business aircraft. Our aviation consultants can recommend suitable aircraft based on passenger numbers, baggage requirements, flight range and budget. Available aircraft include models from Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Airbus and Boeing.

With more than 15 years of experience in business aviation, we arrange private jet charter flights to Brescia and across Lombardy from airports across the United Kingdom. Our team manages every stage of the journey, including aircraft sourcing, flight planning, ground transportation, VIP terminal arrangements and concierge services. Through our network of operators and handling agents, we are able to offer competitive charter options while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and discretion.

 

 

Availability on private jet routes to Brescia is generally good throughout the year, reflecting the mix of year-round business demand from the industrial sector and seasonal leisure demand for Lake Garda. The summer months from June to September are busiest for Lake Garda, while business travel peaks in spring and autumn.

 

How long does it take to fly to Brescia?

The flight time on the private jet:

 

1 route

• London - Brescia, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ VBS | LIPO
• Distance: 561 nm / 1039 km
• Flight time: 1:41 h

 

2 route

• Edinburgh - Brescia, by private jet Challenger 350
• Aircraft range: 3200 nm, 5926 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: EDI | EGPH ⟶ VBS | LIPO
• Distance: 816 nm / 1511 km
• Flight time: 2:12 h

 

3 route

• Birmingham - Brescia, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: BHX | EGBB ⟶ VBS | LIPO
• Distance: 635 nm / 1176 km
• Flight time: 1:52 h

 

4 route

• Manchester - Brescia, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: MAN | EGCC ⟶ VBS | LIPO
• Distance: 683 nm / 1265 km
• Flight time: 1:59 h

 

5 route

• Belfast - Brescia, by private jet Challenger 350
• Aircraft range: 3200 nm, 5926 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: BFS | EGAA ⟶ VBS | LIPO
• Distance: 841 nm / 1558 km
• Flight time: 2:15 h

 

The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Brescia

On the Brescia route, the sector of around 560-840 nautical miles from UK airports suits both light jets and midsize jets. Light jets handle the London, Birmingham and Manchester sectors comfortably, while midsize jets are preferred for larger groups or for the longer departures from Edinburgh and Belfast.

Brescia Airport's position as a quieter alternative to Milan and Verona creates a genuine operational advantage: lower slot pressure, faster handling and no peak-season congestion in the private aviation area, even when Lake Garda is at its summer busiest. For clients whose destination is the western shore of Lake Garda - Sirmione, Desenzano, Gardone Riviera, Salo - Brescia Airport is actually closer and more efficient than Verona, which is positioned on the eastern shore. We advise on airport choice (Brescia vs Verona vs Milan) at the quote stage based on your final destination.

One operational note specific to Brescia: advance notification (PPR - Prior Permission Required) is recommended for private jet arrivals, particularly for customs coordination, which is arranged by prior request to the airport. We manage this as part of every booking, including customs coordination for arrivals from outside Schengen.

Below are the approximate prices for the flights performed this year, from a range of UK departure cities:

1. from London to Brescia, 7 passengers, by Citation XLS+ - 13800 EUR;
2. from London to Brescia, 6 passengers, by Phenom 300 - 12200 EUR;
3. from London Farnborough to Brescia, 7 passengers, by Citation XLS+ - 13400 EUR;
4. from London Luton to Brescia, 9 passengers, by Challenger 350 - 19800 EUR;
5. from Manchester to Brescia, 8 passengers, by Challenger 350 - 22400 EUR;
6. from Birmingham to Brescia, 7 passengers, by Citation XLS+ - 15200 EUR;
7. from Edinburgh to Brescia, 8 passengers, by Challenger 350 - 25600 EUR;
8. from Belfast to Brescia, 8 passengers, by Challenger 350 - 26400 EUR;
9. from London to Brescia, 9 passengers, by Hawker 900XP - 18400 EUR;
10. from Leeds Bradford to Brescia, 8 passengers, by Challenger 350 - 23800 EUR.

We can arrange flights from any UK airport to Brescia and across northern Italy. If you have any questions, please use the form below:

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

• Large jet (similar to Legacy 600) - from 4900 to 5800 GBP per flight hour;
• Business liners - from 10300 GBP per flight hour;
• Light jet - from 2100 to 3000 GBP per flight hour;
• Long-haul jet (similar to Global 5000, Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X, etc.) - from 5800 to 8800 GBP per flight hour;
• Medium-sized jet (identical to Cessna Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP, etc.) - from 3000 to 3700 GBP per flight hour;
• Turboprops - from 850 GBP per flight hour.
• Large medium-class jet (similar to Challenger 300, etc.) - from 4600 to 5500 GBP per flight hour;
• Small jet, from 1700 to 2500 GBP per flight hour;

On the Brescia route, light jets and midsize jets in the 2100-3700 GBP per hour range represent the most practical options for the sector distance and typical group sizes from UK airports.

 

 

Recent flights to Brescia

Brescia generates a steady mix of business and leisure charters in our Italian network. Below are a few recent examples.

• London Farnborough to Brescia, Citation XLS+, 7 passengers - a Lake Garda villa stay. A family heading to a private villa on the western shore of Lake Garda near Gardone Riviera. Brescia Airport was the natural choice - significantly closer than Verona for the western shore and with no peak summer congestion to manage. We arranged a chauffeured van for the group's luggage. Charter from Farnborough was around 13,400 EUR.
• Manchester to Brescia, Challenger 350, 8 passengers - a Mille Miglia event. A group attending the historic Mille Miglia rally, which begins and ends in Brescia and is one of the most celebrated classic motoring events in Europe. We arranged direct charter from Manchester timed for the opening ceremony, with the aircraft on standby for a flexible return. Charter was around 22,400 EUR.
• Birmingham to Brescia, Citation XLS+, 6 passengers - an industrial delegation. An engineering team visiting specialist steel and tooling manufacturers in the Brescia industrial zone. Direct charter from Birmingham with coordinated ground transfers to the industrial estates south of the city. Charter was around 15,200 EUR.
• London to Brescia, Hawker 900XP, 8 passengers - a Sirmione and Garda wine tour. A group combining time at the Sirmione thermal spa peninsula with visits to Lugana and Bardolino wineries on the southern shore of Lake Garda. We coordinated all ground transfers from the airport. Charter was around 18,400 EUR.
• Edinburgh to Brescia, Challenger 350, 7 passengers with a dog - a Lombardy family trip. A family combining Brescia city, Lake Iseo and the eastern end of Lake Garda, travelling with their dog in the cabin. As Italy is in the EU, standard UK post-Brexit pet documentation applied. Charter was around 25,600 EUR from Edinburgh.

The examples above are recent indicative charters and are provided for guidance only. Your own quote will depend on the current season, aircraft positioning, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

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Most Requested Aircraft for Flights to Brescia

The UK to Brescia route of around 560-840 nautical miles depending on the UK departure airport suits both light jets and midsize jets. Light jets handle the London sector efficiently, while midsize jets are preferred for larger groups and for the longer sectors from Edinburgh and Belfast.

 

 

• Citation XLS+ - the most popular choice for the UK to Brescia route, combining good range, a comfortable cabin for up to 8 passengers and competitive operating costs on the nearly two-hour sector from London.
• Phenom 300 - a popular light jet for smaller groups on the shorter UK sectors to Brescia, efficient and comfortable for 4-7 passengers.
• Citation CJ3+ - a capable light jet for groups of 5-6 passengers on the London and Birmingham sectors.
• Hawker 900XP - frequently chosen for groups of 8-9 passengers, providing a generous midsize cabin on the sector.
• Challenger 350 - selected for larger groups or for the longer sectors from Edinburgh, Manchester and Belfast where more range and cabin space are preferred.

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide, including approximately 3500 aircraft based in Europe. Our aviation advisors can recommend the right aircraft for your group size and departure airport.

 

How to rent a business jet with a crew

5 main stages:

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  Sending an application

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  Clarification of details and search for options

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  Preparation and coordination of optimal options

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  Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.

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  Departure on the route.

 

Business aviation airports for Brescia and Lake Garda

Brescia and Lake Garda are served by several airports, and the right choice depends on your final destination. Brescia Airport is the closest and quietest option for the city and the western Garda shore; Verona and Milan airports serve the eastern shore and wider northern Italy respectively:

• Brescia Airport / Montichiari (VBS) - Montichiari, Lombardy, Italy (VBS / IT) - 20 km from Brescia, 25 km from southern Lake Garda - primary gateway
• Verona Airport (VRN) - Verona, Veneto, Italy (VRN / IT) - 24 nm from Brescia airport - for eastern Lake Garda and Verona
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - Milan, Lombardy, Italy (MXP / IT) - 68 nm from Brescia airport - full-service hub for northern Italy
   

Brescia Airport (Aeroporto Gabriele D'Annunzio di Brescia Montichiari) is located in the municipality of Montichiari, approximately 20 km south of Brescia city centre and 25-40 km from the southern and western shores of Lake Garda. It has a single asphalt runway measuring 2,990 metres, equipped with ILS, suitable for all aircraft categories. The D'Annunzio VIP Lounge operates from 07:00 to 23:00 and two FBO and handling operators serve private aviation. The airport is historically notable as the site of the first aviation meeting in Italy, held in September 1909. Prior permission (PPR) and advance coordination for customs are recommended for private jet arrivals; we manage both as part of every booking. The airport is named after the Italian poet and aviator Gabriele D'Annunzio, who flew here at that 1909 meeting.

 

 

Main characteristics of the airport:

• The official name is Brescia Montichiari Airport (Aeroporto Gabriele D'Annunzio), VBS, Italy.
• The address of the airport is Via Aeroporto 34, 25010 Montichiari, Brescia, Italy.
• VIP Lounge - yes (D'Annunzio VIP Lounge, 07:00-23:00), plus 2 FBO/handling operators.
• Geolocation of the airport - 45°25′44″N, 10°19′50″E
• Runway 14/32 - 2,990 m, ILS, suitable for all aircraft categories.
• IATA - VBS.
• ICAO - LIPO.
• Time Zone: +1.0 (CET / +2 in summer CEST)

The airport's relative quiet compared to Milan and Verona means faster taxi times, minimal slot pressure and efficient private aviation handling. Parking must be pre-arranged. You can get additional information on handling from our consultants.

 

Operational handling at Brescia (VBS)

Brescia Airport's private aviation handling is managed through two FBO and handling operators, with the D'Annunzio VIP Lounge providing a dedicated space for private jet passengers separate from the limited commercial terminal.

The key operational consideration at Brescia is the PPR and customs coordination process. While the airport is generally welcoming to private aviation, advance notification is strongly recommended - particularly for customs coordination for UK arrivals (post-Brexit, UK is outside Schengen), which is arranged by prior request to the airport. We coordinate this for every booking. The airport's ATC and handling team are experienced with business aviation and respond efficiently to advance requests.

A practical operational note for pilots: only the runway end taxiways are fully open, which means longer taxi distances or a backtrack after landing. For passengers, this has no impact on the arrival experience, but it is worth noting for tight schedule planning. Marshallers signal engine start before departure, so crew coordination is straightforward with advance notice.

Italy is a Schengen Area member, so passengers arriving from other Schengen countries clear immigration quickly. UK passengers post-Brexit require customs coordination in advance, which we manage as part of the booking. There is no night curfew for private jets at Brescia, giving scheduling flexibility for late arrivals.

 

Flying to Brescia with your pet

Private jet travel is considerably more comfortable for pets than commercial alternatives, with your dog or cat in the cabin for the entire journey without any hold or airline restrictions. The under two-hour sector from London is easy for most animals.

Italy is in the EU, so UK post-Brexit pet travel requirements apply. The requirements are well established for the UK-Italy corridor:

• Microchip: ISO-compliant microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination: valid, given after microchipping. A 21-day wait applies for a first-time vaccination before EU entry.
• Animal Health Certificate (AHC): issued by an official UK vet, valid for 10 days from the date of issue to the date of first EU entry. We flag the AHC timing at booking as it is the most common planning constraint on short-notice trips.
• Tapeworm treatment for dogs: required on return to the UK, not for entry into Italy.

At Brescia Airport, pet documentation is checked through the private aviation channel on arrival. No quarantine applies for compliant pets. We coordinate documentation checks as part of every pet-inclusive booking.

 

 

Empty Leg Flights to Brescia

Travellers with flexible schedules may benefit from Empty Leg opportunities on routes between UK airports and Brescia. An Empty Leg occurs when a business jet needs to reposition without passengers and can be offered at savings of 30 to 75% versus a standard charter. Northern Italy's active private aviation market generates repositioning traffic through the Brescia and Lake Garda corridor.

• London Farnborough - Brescia | Citation XLS+ | 8 passengers | from £6,800;
• London Luton - Brescia | Phenom 300 | 7 passengers | from £6,200;
• Brescia - London | Citation XLS+ | 8 passengers | from £6,600;
• Manchester - Brescia | Challenger 350 | 9 passengers | from £11,200;
• Milan - Brescia | Phenom 300 | 7 passengers | from £2,800;
• Brescia - Verona | Citation CJ3+ | 6 passengers | from £2,400;

The prices shown above are indicative examples. Actual Empty Leg opportunities depend on aircraft availability, routing and travel dates.

 

 

Helicopter charter

Private Jets UK clients have access to the top private helicopters. From Brescia Airport, helicopters provide fast transfers to Lake Garda resorts, to the upper lake and its northern shores, to Lake Iseo, and to destinations across Lombardy and the Veneto that would otherwise require long road journeys. The following helicopters are available for booking at the moment:

• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 18 helicopters available
• Agusta Westland 139 (15 seats) - 14 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS355N (5 seats) - 11 helicopters available
• Agusta A109SP Grand New (5 seats) - 8 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopter H130 (6 seats) - 3 helicopters available
• Eurocopter EC155 (6 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 12 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil (5 seats) - 6 helicopters available
• McDonnell Douglas MD 600N (5 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• Sikorsky S-92 (24 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• AgustaWestland AW139 (15 seats) - 3 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopters H 135 (6 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• Bell 407GXP (5 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• Bell 429 (6 seats) - 23 helicopters available
• Bell 505 (4 seats) - 20 helicopters available
• Bell 525 (10 seats) - 12 helicopters available
• Robinson R44 (3 seats) - 16 helicopters available
• Robinson R66 (4 seats) - 19 helicopters available

Please contact our aviation consultants for more detailed information on helicopter charter from Brescia.

 

 

Transfers from Brescia Airport

Ground transfers from Brescia Airport are convenient for the city and Lake Garda, with the airport's location south of both making it efficient in either direction.

• Brescia city centre: around 20-25 minutes by chauffeured car.
• Sirmione (Lake Garda, south shore): around 20-25 minutes by car - the closest major Garda resort to the airport.
• Desenzano del Garda: around 20 minutes by car.
• Gardone Riviera (western shore): around 40-45 minutes by car.
• Lake Iseo (north-west of Brescia): around 45-50 minutes by car.
• Verona: around 45 minutes by car or a short 24-nautical-mile jet hop.

We arrange chauffeured transfers and minivans through local partners. All services are coordinated in advance to match aircraft arrival times.

 

Flights from the UK to Brescia

The most popular flight routes are London - Brescia, Manchester - Brescia and Birmingham - Brescia. Our clients also regularly arrange Brescia in combination with Verona or Milan on connected northern Italian itineraries. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will advise on the best airport choice and aircraft for your journey.

 

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Brescia and Lake Garda - destination overview

Brescia is one of northern Italy's most complex and underappreciated cities - a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary concentration of Roman and Lombard monuments, the second largest city in Lombardy, and a powerhouse of Italian industry, engineering and design. It sits at the western end of the Lombard plain, with the Alps visible to the north and Lake Garda just 25 km to the east, giving it a geographic position that makes it equally useful for business and leisure travel without choosing between the two.

The historic centre of Brescia holds one of the most significant Roman complexes in northern Italy: the Capitolium temple, the Roman theatre and the Domus dell'Ortaglia are all clustered in the ancient forum area, and the Museo di Santa Giulia, a UNESCO-inscribed monastery complex, houses the finest collection of Roman and medieval antiquities in the region. The medieval and Renaissance layers of the city add the Broletto civic palace, the old and new cathedrals and the Visconti castle on its hill. Brescia is also deeply connected to the Italian Renaissance through its metalworking tradition, which produced both the Beretta firearms company (established 1526) and a long heritage of decorative metalwork.

Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, begins just east of Brescia and extends some 52 km northward into Alpine territory. The western shore - closest to Brescia Airport - offers the most dramatic scenery, with the lake narrowing between mountain walls at Limone and Riva del Garda, and the most celebrated resort towns strung along the shore: Sirmione at the southern tip, with its Roman thermal baths and medieval castle; Desenzano, the largest town on the lake; Salo and Gardone Riviera, known for the extraordinary Vittoriale degli Italiani, the estate of Gabriele D'Annunzio; and Riva del Garda at the northern end, internationally known for windsurfing and sailing. The lake's microclimate supports olive groves, lemon trees and vineyards on its western slopes - the Lugana white wine of the southern shore and the Bardolino and Valpolicella reds of the eastern Veneto side are among the most celebrated of northern Italy.

The Mille Miglia, the legendary Italian historic road race from 1927 to 1957 that ran from Brescia to Rome and back, was revived as an annual historic car event and starts and finishes in Brescia each May. It is one of the most spectacular and celebrated classic motoring events in the world, drawing entrants and spectators from across Europe and beyond, many of whom arrive by private jet.

 

 

Where to stay in Brescia and on Lake Garda - luxury hotels

The province of Brescia has some of the finest luxury hotels in northern Italy, concentrated mostly along the Lake Garda shoreline, with a small number of quality properties in Brescia city itself. A few of the best-known:

• Villa Cortine Palace Hotel, Relais & Chateaux (Sirmione) - a grand neoclassical villa set in five hectares of park on a hillside in Sirmione, with magnificent gardens, a private jetty, a swimming pool, tennis court and views across the lake. Around 20-25 minutes from Brescia Airport.
• Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione (Sirmione) - the iconic spa hotel at the tip of the Sirmione peninsula, combining thermal spa treatments with a lakeside setting and a private beach. Around 20-25 minutes from the airport.
• Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda (Gargnano) - an acclaimed eco-luxury spa resort perched on the hillside above the lake in Gargnano, with panoramic views, an exceptional wellness centre and a philosophy built around natural wellbeing. Around 50-60 minutes from the airport.
• Grand Hotel Fasano (Gardone Riviera) - a historic lakefront grand hotel with a 12,000 m2 park, a wellness centre, a restaurant terrace overlooking the lake and the atmosphere of the Belle Epoque. Around 45 minutes from the airport.
• Hotel Vittoria (Brescia city) - the premier historic hotel in Brescia itself, an Art Deco landmark in the city centre, ideal for business travellers staying in the city. Around 20 minutes from the airport.
• L'Albereta, Relais & Chateaux (Erbusco, Franciacorta) - a celebrated wine-country resort set among the vineyards of the Franciacorta sparkling wine zone west of Brescia, with a spa, a restaurant by celebrated chef Gualtiero Marchesi's school and views over the vineyards to the lake. Around 25 minutes from the airport.

These are a selection of the region's finest properties. Our team can coordinate a chauffeured transfer from Brescia Airport to your hotel on the lake, in the city or in the wine country.

 

 

Brescia private jet charter - FAQ

How long is a private jet flight from London to Brescia?
A private jet from London to Brescia takes around 1 hour 40 to 45 minutes. From Birmingham or Manchester the flight is around 1 hour 50 to 2 hours, and from Edinburgh or Belfast around 2 hours 10 to 20 minutes.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Brescia?
Prices generally start from around 10000 GBP for light jets from London, rising for larger aircraft and northern UK departures. The sector suits both light and midsize jets depending on group size.

Is Brescia Airport a good option compared to Verona or Milan for Lake Garda?
For the western shore of Lake Garda - Sirmione, Desenzano, Gardone Riviera - Brescia Airport is typically the closest and most efficient option, without the summer congestion of Verona or the distance of Milan. For the eastern shore and Verona itself, Verona Airport may be more convenient. We advise on airport choice at the quote stage based on your final destination.

Does Brescia Airport require advance notification for private jets?
Yes, Prior Permission Required (PPR) and advance customs coordination are recommended for private jet arrivals at Brescia. We manage both as part of every booking, including coordination for UK arrivals outside Schengen.

Can I combine Brescia with Verona or Milan on one trip?
Yes. Verona is just 24 nautical miles from Brescia Airport and can be added as a short jet hop or road transfer. Milan is 68 nautical miles away. We regularly arrange northern Italian itineraries combining Brescia with Verona, Milan or the Franciacorta wine region.

Can I travel with my pet to Brescia?
Yes. Pets travel in the cabin with you. As Italy is an EU member state, standard UK post-Brexit pet travel rules apply: ISO-compliant microchip, valid rabies vaccination and an Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of departure. There is no quarantine for compliant pets.

When is the best time to fly to Brescia?
Lake Garda is best from May to September, with July and August the warmest months. The Mille Miglia in May is a spectacular time to visit Brescia. Business travel is year-round. Spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds at the lake, and the Franciacorta wine harvest takes place in September.